"We haven't given them [the supporters] much to cheer about recently so going away to a tough place like the Shed [at Kingsholm] is going to be a good opportunity to put a few wrongs right," added Jones, a former Gloucester captain.

"We [the forwards] have got to take a bit more responsibility to give our superstar backs an opportunity to go at them."

Board responsibility

Jones says the coaches feel no pressure despite rare booing from some members of the crowd during the Ospreys defeat.

Chief executive Stuart Davies, launching plans for the current board and Welsh Rugby Union to appeal for new investors, accepted the region's finances are reflected by the lack of strength in depth.

"We want to more money into the squad so it's got more depth and more quality," said Davies.

"We have got an incredibly exciting batch of young players. Keeping them together is part of the thinking and together we've got a bright future if you lay on top this fresh investment.

"We really haven't seen the best of the Dragons this season but the potential remains huge."